Rumors of a Military Buildup Amass in Ukraine

Cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine have been on the rise recently, and some signs suggest that renewed violence may be in store for the region. On June 14, a local media outlet quoted reports from Ukraine's military officials that Russian-backed separatists in Donbas had amassed 30 tanks near the strategic town of Avdiivka. Meanwhile, hot spots along the line of contact have come under heavy fire from separatists in recent weeks; a reported 58 cease-fire breaches occurred along the demarcation line on June 15, a marked rise from the 10-20 daily violations in previous months. ...